AFLW: Four named in Team of the Week

Staff writers, AFL Media
Mar 13, 2018 2:42PM

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 9: Erin Phillips of the Crows kicks a goal during the 2018 AFLW Round 06 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Fremantle Dockers at TIO Stadium on March 9, 2018 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Felicity Elliott/AFL Media)

The team is selected to mirror the All Australian team: five defenders, six midfielders (including a ruck), five forwards and five interchange players.

Like the All Australian team, we have selected players in general categories, rather than in traditional positions. The 16-a-side set-up often means teams play with differing configurations, making set selections (e.g. wings and flanks) difficult.

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